Gleason Lake Elementary vs Richfield STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gleason Lake Elementary
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Richfield STEM School
Richfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
| Measure | Gleason Lake Elementary Plymouth, Minnesota | Richfield STEM School Richfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 923 | #698 of 923 |
| National rank | #2672 of 50,301 | #24704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 38% |
| city | Plymouth | Richfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gleason Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 50.7).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 41%).
- •Gleason Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 45.7%).
- •Richfield STEM School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gleason Lake Elementary better than Richfield STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), Gleason Lake Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 50.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gleason Lake Elementary and Richfield STEM School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Richfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gleason Lake Elementary: 604. Richfield STEM School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gleason Lake Elementary and Richfield STEM School rank in Minnesota?
Gleason Lake Elementary is 65th of 923 and Richfield STEM School is 698th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).